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1 Expressions of quantity page 9

Count nouns have a plural form that usually ends in -s. Noncount nouns don't have a plural form because you can't separate and count them: Are there any parking garages around here? BUT Is there any parking around here? (NOT: Are there any parkings around here?)

Complete the conversations with the correct words in parentheses.

1. A: There's

(too many / too much) traffic in this city. There should be (fewer / less) cars downtown.

B: The problem is there (aren't / isn't) enough public transportation. A: You're right. We should have more (bus / buses). There (aren't / isn't) enough of them during rush hour.

2. A: How do you like your new neighborhood? B: It's terrible, actually. There's (too many / too much) noise and (too few / too little) parking.

A: That's too bad. There (aren't / isn't) enough parking spaces in my neighborhood either.

3. A: Did you hear about the changes to the city center? Starting next month, there will be more bicycle (lane / lanes) and (fewer / less) street parking. B: That's good. There (are too many / is too much) pollution downtown. I'm sure there will be (fewer / less) accidents, too. A: That's true.

2 Indirect questions from Wh-questions

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Indirect questions are often polite requests for information. Can you tell me how much this magazine costs? sounds more polite than How much does this magazine cost?

Complete the conversation with indirect questions.

A: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the post office is? B: Yes, of course. The post office is on the next corner.

2. A: And could you tell me where I can find a Good restaurant? B: You can find a really good restaurant on Central Avenue.

3. A: OK. Do you know what the name of the restaurant is? B: Yes. The restaurant is called Giorgio's.

4. A: Thanks, Can you tell me what type of food they serve? B: Yes. They serve Italian food.

5. A: Oh, good! Do you know what time the restaurant opens? B: It opens at 5:00. Tell them Joe sent you! A: OK, Joe. Thanks for everything! Bye now.